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Car show unfazed over new lending law
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 09/06/2023
» A new law to ensure supervision of auto hire-purchase and leasing of cars and motorcycles should not affect the Thai automotive industry, which is expected to flourish in the second half of this year, says the organiser of the 2023 Fast Auto Show Thailand.
Trying to keep a lid on consumer debt
Business, Published on 23/03/2023
» Thailand is stepping up its supervision of auto hire-purchase and leasing of cars and motorcycles to ensure consumer protection and deal with elevated household debt.
Growing Asia's EV ecosystem
Business, Published on 21/09/2022
» Asia's electric-vehicle market is poised for growth. Those who approach the challenges and opportunities with an ecosystem view can create significant value for their business -- and the global climate.
California Will Ban Sales of New Gasoline-Powered Cars by 2035
Business, Published on 27/08/2022
» California on Thursday approved regulations banning the sale of new gasoline-powered cars and trucks by 2035, an action aimed at addressing climate change that could speed the nation's transition to electric vehicles.
Japan passes bill requiring microchipping of pets
Published on 12/06/2019
» TOKYO: The Japanese parliament on Wednesday passed a bill requiring dog and cat breeders to microchip animals and owners to voluntarily do the same to their pets in a bid to reduce the number of strays.
Japan to withdraw from IWC to resume whaling
Kyodo News, Published on 20/12/2018
» TOKYO: Japan has decided to withdraw from the International Whaling Commission in a bid to resume commercial whaling for the first time in about 30 years, government sources said Thursday.
Two Malaysian women caned under Islamic law for lesbian sex
AFP, Published on 03/09/2018
» KUALA TERENGGANU (MALAYSIA) - Two Malaysian women were caned Monday for having lesbian sex in violation of strict Islamic laws, despite an outcry from activists at the "cruel and unjust" punishment.
Facebook adds privacy settings to comply with European rules
Published on 18/04/2018
» LONDON: Facebook is enhancing privacy safeguards for users around the world as it complies with new European rules designed to make it easier for consumers to give and withdraw consent for the use of their data.
ACL playoffS: Muangthong fall 3-0 to Japan's Kashiwa
Kyodo News, Published on 30/01/2018
» KASHIWA, Japan: A brace from Cristiano propelled Kashiwa Reysol to a 3-0 victory over visiting Muangthong United of Thailand in their Asian Champions League playoff on Tuesday night.
Six of the best, and how they might move
Spectrum, Post Reporters, Published on 21/01/2018
» As the euphoria in the equity markets continues, some of the stocks that were traditionally considered to be fundamentally strong have failed to see their share price surge, while others whose fundamentals are questionable are witnessing a surge in their prices.